A less well-off part of Wakefield: a school rated Good 0.2 miles away, Wakefield Westgate Rail Station 0.2 miles off, putting roughly 13 km² within half an hour by public transport and more recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
NestScope Score
69/ 100
A mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 3/10, ranked 7,274 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. What is an area score?
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Schools73
Are the schools any good?
10Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
22 rated Good or better within 2 mi
34 schools in total
IMD education decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Wakefield Lawefield Primary School (Good) — 0.2 mi
Safety50
Is it safe?
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A middling picture on recorded crime
IMD crime decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
live count unavailable
Behind about 5 in 10 UK areas
Healthcare77
Can I see a GP?
28GP & hospitals
Well covered for GPs and everyday healthcare
IMD health decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
26 GP, 2 hospitals, 15 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: ANGEL LODGE — 0.2 mi
Transport89
Can I get to work?
Wakefield Westgate Rail Station0.2 mi
40 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.04 mi
NestReach: ≈ 13 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space84
How green is it?
11green spaces
Very green
open space all around
18.6 ha total
largest park 7.6 ha (0.46 mi away)
Nearest: Sports Facility (0.12 ha) — 0.3 mi
Amenities95
Can I get the shopping done?
26shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
24 supermarkets within 2 mi
Iceland, Asda, Sainsburys, Marks and Spencer…
nearest 0.3 mi
library 0.4 mi
Nearest: Iceland Wakefield Westgate FWH — 0.3 mi
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Getting a school place
In Wakefield, 94% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (98% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 95% got their first preference (99% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Wakefield, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near WF2 9QU.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in WF2.
Average sold price by property type across the WF2 district, 2021–2026.
About WF2 9QU
WF2 9QU scores 69/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Iceland Wakefield Westgate FWH 0.3 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, WF2 9QU is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 7,274 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 4/10).
There are 34 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 20 rated Good. The nearest school is Wakefield Lawefield Primary School (Ofsted: Good), 0.2 mi away.
Healthcare access is good, with 26 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 15 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is ANGEL LODGE, 0.2 mi away. The nearest hospital is PINDERFIELDS HOSPITAL, 1.3 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around WF2 9QU — each measured at its own radius, from a 0.25-mile crime count to a 2-mile school catchment.
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We blend in national context.Every local factor is combined with England’s Index of Multiple Deprivation, so a postcode is judged both on what’s actually nearby and on how the wider neighbourhood compares nationally.
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One score, six visible factors.Schools, Safety, Healthcare, Transport, Green space and Amenities each get their own 0–100 score; the six combine into the single NestScope Score above. No black box — see the full methodology.
05 — Questions
How many schools are near WF2 9QU?
There are 34 schools within a 2-mile catchment of WF2 9QU, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is WF2 9QU safe?
Crime data is currently unavailable for WF2 9QU. Check the NestScope interactive map for the latest data.
What transport is near WF2 9QU?
Transport within 0.5 miles of WF2 9QU includes 1 train station, 40 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 13 km² is reachable from WF2 9QU within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for WF2 9QU?
WF2 9QU has a NestScope Score of 69/100 — a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood. The score blends six local factors — schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities — with England's Index of Multiple Deprivation for national context. See the full methodology for how it's calculated.
How far around WF2 9QU does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around WF2 9QU: schools within 2 miles, GP surgeries and hospitals within 1.5 miles, crime within 0.25 miles (a quarter mile), and transport, green space and supermarkets within half a mile. These radii reflect how people actually reach each type of place.
